The 44-year-old singer songwriter has admitted he was ''disappointed'' when his colleague of 23 years made the decision to leave the group last year, although he has revealed a weight was lifted because he had noticed Tom wasn't happy performing anymore.

Speaking about the departure to The Sun newspaper, he said: ''It was a relief when Tom decided he didn't want to be in the band.

With new vocalist Matt Skiba, Blink 182 have finally topped the UK album chart.

Blink-182 have have topped the UK album chart this week, for their first time in their over 20 year career. California, the pop-punk- trio's seventh studio album, is now their biggest charting record in the UK to date, beating Take Off Your Pants And Jacket, which reached number four in 2001.

Blink-182 have topped the UK album chart for the first time.

Speaking to the Official Charts Company, the band said: “We’re so excited and thankful to be Number 1 in the UK. This is the first time we have ever got a Number 1, and we are super thankful to all of you for supporting us.”

Mark Hoppus - A variety of stars turned out in numbers to attend the LA premiere of HBO's documentary "Kurt Cobain: Montage Of Heck" which was held at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, California, United States - Wednesday 22nd April 2015

The American trio has replaced lead singer Tom DeLonge, and he spoke at length for the first time about it via his Facebook page.

More developments in the crisis currently surrounding Blink 182. After bassist Mark Hoppus and drummer Travis Barker made the announcement on Monday evening that lead singer Tom DeLonge had been ousted from the band, the erstwhile frontman gave his reaction, saying that he had “tried everything” but “hadn’t talked in months” with his bandmates.

In an open letter to Blink fans on his official Facebook page, in which elaborated on his initial statement that he “never quit the band”, DeLonge began: “The truth is always a good place. Let’s go there.”

It looks like Tom DeLonge has officially left Blink 182 and his departure doesn't appear to have been amicable.

It’s been a tough few days for Blink 182 fans, as Tom DeLonge’s status within the band has been at times confusing. But it appears the guitarist has indeed left the group and will be replaced by Alkaline Trio’s Matt Skiba at this year's Musicink festival in March.

Tom DeLonge is out of Blink-182

It all began on Monday (January 27th) when bassist Mark Hoppus and drummer Travis Barker released a statement saying DeLonge had quit and would be replaced by Skiba.